Software Engineer - Data & Automation in Finance

Selby Jennings; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Software Engineer to join a technology-focused team supporting critical business applications, data processes, and analytical tools in the financial services sector.

The role emphasizes building scalable applications, working with large datasets, and delivering practical technical solutions by partnering with business users to improve workflows, automate manual processes, and support cloud modernization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field (CS/Engineering/Math/Finance).
• Professional experience developing software applications, analytical tools, or data-driven solutions.
• Strong programming skills, particularly with Python.
• Experience working with SQL and relational databases.
• Exposure to cloud environments, data pipelines, and application development best practices.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain internally-facing software applications and data solutions.
• Create tools that improve business processes, reporting, and decision-making.
• Build integrations between various data sources, platforms, and internal systems.
• Automate manual workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
• Support ongoing modernization efforts related to cloud infrastructure and data architecture.
• Work closely with end users to understand challenges and deliver practical technical solutions.

Skills

Python

SQL

Git

Cloud environments

Data pipelines

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Engineering / Mathematics / Finance

Job description

Selby Jennings is seeking a Software Engineer to join a technology-focused team supporting critical business applications, data processes, and analytical tools in the financial services sector.

The role emphasizes building scalable applications, working with large datasets, and delivering practical technical solutions by partnering with business users to improve workflows, automate manual processes, and support cloud modernization.